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Kelly's Kitchen
eatatkellys.blogspot.com
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Food makes me really excited! Always on a food adventure in Chicago, at home or out and about!
#174151 in All , #1329 in Food & Drink

The Food Matters Project - Mexican Style Fruit Salad with Fish

This week Sarah W. chose the recipe for The Food Matters Project and I have to say, it was delicious.  I decided to make whole wheat fish sticks with strawberry salsa.  Not only was I ...

22 may 12

The Food Matters Project - Salsa Five Ways

Now I know that we post our Food Matters Project posts every Monday, but I am a day late - sorry!  I made an incredible salsa chosen by Alisa.  Check her website out for the recipe!  I...

09 may 12

Spring Vegetable Omelette

The thing, you see, that I love about May is that Green City Market moves outside as well as so many Chicagoans, and farmers markets pop up everywhere.  Its beautiful.  We relish every minu...

04 may 12

The Food Matters Project - Roasted Asparagus and White Bean Soup

The Food Matters recipe for this week was chosen by Adrienne and I have got to say, it was absolutely incredible.  For the full version of the recipe head on over to Adriennes website and c...

01 may 12

The Food Matters Project - Whole Wheat Bread

This week the recipe for the Food Matters Project was chosen by the lovely Melissa.  I actually already posted about this recipe a couple of weeks ago because it has become a staple in my house ...

24 apr 12

Homemade Ricotta

I promised last night that I would post an explanation of how homemade ricotta is done... so here it is!  I must thank my wonderful friend Sara for showing me how to do this.  Its quite sim...

18 apr 12

The Food Matters Project - Mostly Whole Wheat Pizza

Making pizza has been my favorite activity by far for The Food Matters Project.  Head to Nikis site to see the full recipe!  Excellent choice lady!  I decided to do personal pizzas bec...

17 apr 12

Ians Old Fashioned

You may have guessed by now that I do the majority of the cooking in our house.  Ian does very specific things like whisking and squeezing lemons when my arms get tired, but he usually leaves th...

09 apr 12

The Food Matters Project: Cassoulet with Lots of Vegetables

The recipe for the Food Matters Project was Cassoulet with Lots of Vegetables chosen by Keely.  Check out her website for the incredible take she did as well as the original recipe.  My ver...

03 apr 12

Whole Wheat Bread

Eating locally means more than just buying fresh fruits and vegetables from the farmers markets every week.  It requires thought and planning to maintain a local diet, especially in the week. &n...

31 mar 12

Vegetables au Vin with Coq

This weeks Food Matters Project recipe for Vegetables au Vin with Coq was chosen by Evi and Sam.  For the original Mark Bittman recipe check their post out to see what they did!  I decided ...

27 mar 12

Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

Last year when I was considering how my life would be without meat there was a very real vacancy gnawing at me constantly: bacon.  You see, bacon is glorious.  It is wonderful.  And if...

22 mar 12

Hummus Served Hot

There are really no words to express how excited I am to tell you about this creation of mine.  This weeks recipe for The Food Matters Project was Hummus Served Hot chosen by Erin from...

13 mar 12

The Food Matters Project: Seared Bean Sprouts with Beef and Sesame Orange Sauce

I decided to join the Food Matters Project several weeks ago and I am so so excited to be a part of this group.  I share almost the exact food philosophies with this group and I really need...

06 mar 12

Disney Princess Half Marathon

I am very proud and excited to say that my best friend and I completed the Disney Princess Half Marathon!  It was the most fun I have ever had running - a total girl power event with everyone dr...

01 mar 12

Garbage Disposal Pasta

Ladies and gentlemen the time as come: I am going to Disney World with my best friend tomorrow to run in our very first Disney Princess Half Marathon.  There are no words for how excited we are....

23 feb 12

Whole Wheat Flatbread

Do you ever have one of those days when you literally drop EVERYTHING.  Mine was today.  I shattered a plate at work and dropped everything I picked up.  Ridiculous!  This whole w...

20 feb 12

My First Roast Chicken

I have always wanted to roast a chicken, but I always find reasons not to do it.  For example, why roast a chicken for one or two?  Why not just cook the pieces that are already dismantled ...

17 feb 12

Phillips Crab Cakes

I am usually very open to trying variations on recipes of all kinds, but there are some that I am absolutely unwilling to budge on.  Phillips crab cakes is one of them.  I was born in Maryl...

05 feb 12

The Absolute Best Birthday Cake of All Time Ever

My family is not one that has a ton of traditions that we absolutely must adhere to every time a holiday rolls around, but there are several that are absolutely non-negotiable: my mom and dads stuffi...

01 feb 12

Brussels Sprouts and Barley Soup

We have reached the point in winter where I am over wearing shoes with rubber soles and eating warm, hearty dishes.  Not to say that there arent many, many incredible warm hearty dishes, but is ...

25 jan 12

Stuffed Mushroom Delights

It has been awhile since my last post.  The holidays almost feel like they never even happened, which makes me sad.  I have cooked wonderful food with the best friends and family in the wor...

11 jan 12

Gees Nuthorns

This year I participated in something amazing to get me into the holiday spirit: The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap!  I knew the second I joined what cookies I would be making: nuthorns.  T...

13 dec 11

Chanterelle Truffle Risotto

Due to traveling and preparing for my office party, I have taken a brief hiatus from blogging, but alas, I am back.  This recipe is for chanterelle truffle risotto which is really a treat, you s...

05 dec 11

Minestrone

Do you ever see a cookbook and just have that feeling that its going to be filled with sheer genius?  When I was at a book sale at the end of the summer, I saw Jamie Olivers The Naked Chef and k...

17 nov 11

Beautiful Beets

A couple of posts back, I wrote about my Dads incredible salad dressing.  I discussed what you should and shouldnt skimp on, and casually mentioned the joy of beets.  But I feel like I didn...

14 nov 11

Mediterranean Chicken

I think its very important to always have several dishes that you can whip together in a pinch.  This is a wonderful dish that will forever be in my repertoire.  Its tasty, healthy, and you...

10 nov 11

The Bounty of the Squirrel

This summer I was accused of being a squirrel.  This is a true statement, indeed.  The way I made jam, canned tomatoes, and made pesto was most likely quite the spectacle.  It makes me...

07 nov 11

CBN Tribute Party: Food Demonstration

The Chicago Blogger Network put on a wonderful event at Tribute on Wednesday.  It was my first CBN event and I had a lovely time.  My favorite part was a food demonstration that Chef J...

05 nov 11

The Dressing Makes the Salad

I have a challenge for you: never buy a bottle of salad dressing again.  Or at least try this dressing, and then think about it.  Store bought salad dressing is a money guzzler, can sometim...

31 oct 11

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